14 Results for Entry Level Accountant Jobs in Canton, OH

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Accounting Clerk

Youngstown, OH
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Temporary / Contract
14.25 - 16.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Accounting Clerk to join a local government office for a short-term contract assignment. In this role, you will help support tax collection activities, manage payment-related records, and assist residents in an organized office setting. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed clerical accounting work, values accuracy, and can provide courteous service while handling sensitive financial information. Responsibilities: • Record tax-related payments accurately and maintain organized financial documentation in accordance with local government procedures. • Receive and process payments made by cash, check, and card while ensuring each transaction is entered correctly. • Perform high-volume data entry and review records carefully to identify and correct discrepancies. • Assist community members with payment questions and provide clear, courteous service during in-person or office interactions. • Support daily clerical accounting tasks, including invoice handling, file maintenance, and updates to internal records. • Coordinate with coworkers to keep office operations running efficiently and help resolve issues in a timely manner. • Protect confidential financial and customer information by following established privacy and compliance standards.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Massillon, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
41000 - 52000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a growing team in Massillon, Ohio. This position combines day-to-day accounting support with front-office coordination, making it ideal for someone who is organized, approachable, and comfortable handling a variety of tasks. The person in this role will help keep financial records current, respond to incoming inquiries, and provide dependable administrative support across the office. Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a willingness to step in where needed. This is a direct hire position with standard in office business hours; Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM-4:00 PM. Responsibilities:• Handle incoming phone calls from customers, drivers, job seekers, former employees, and other contacts, providing helpful first-line assistance and directing matters to the appropriate team members.• Gather essential details from callers, identify the purpose of each inquiry, and ensure accurate follow-up by sharing information with the correct internal contacts.• Support the Accounting Manager with daily finance-related activities to help maintain smooth department operations.• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including processing routine transactions and keeping records organized.• Prepare, review, and manage invoices with accuracy to support timely billing and payment activity.• Perform data entry for payroll-related information and other accounting records while maintaining a high level of precision.• Conduct light collections follow-up by communicating with customers regarding outstanding balances in a careful and attentive manner.• Contribute to general office operations by helping with administrative needs and other hands-on tasks that support a fast-paced, growing workplace. They do offer a full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, PTO, and more.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Akron, OH
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a collaborative team in Akron, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will support pricing accuracy, rebate administration, financial analysis, and commercial reporting while partnering with product, finance, customer service, and other business functions. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with detailed data, improving controls, and contributing insights that influence pricing and profitability decisions. Responsibilities: • Maintain customer pricing records, formula-based pricing, spot pricing, and related master data to ensure approved commercial terms are entered accurately and on schedule. • Support monthly forecasting activities by preparing pricing inputs and coordinating information for planning and review discussions. • Respond to pricing questions from internal stakeholders, research discrepancies, and drive timely resolution of billing or price-related issues. • Administer rebate and incentive programs by validating agreements, tracking accruals, assisting with settlements, and reconciling payouts with finance partners. • Analyze margins, price realization, customer profitability, and rebate exposure to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for the business. • Create reports and dashboards that provide clear visibility into pricing performance and support decision-making across commercial and product teams. • Ensure pricing and rebate activities align with internal policies, approval requirements, documentation standards, and audit expectations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Commercial, Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Legal, and IT to support negotiations, program execution, and issue resolution. • Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance data accuracy, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort in pricing and rebate workflows.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Youngstown, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant for a progressive role to support core financial operations in Ohio. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who brings strong knowledge of month-end accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and billing activities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, deliver meaningful analysis for leadership, and contribute to a smooth close and audit process. Responsibilities:• Prepare and record financial activity in compliance with GAAP and established accounting standards.• Partner with internal colleagues to complete month-end close tasks accurately and on schedule.• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.• Assist with the annual audit by organizing schedules, preparing draft financial statement support, and responding to auditor requests.• Examine spending trends and identify significant variances to provide insight for management decision-making.• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial data and monitoring performance against plans.• Oversee customer billing-related accounting activities to help ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue records.• Perform account and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and strengthen financial controls.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Kent, OH
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Stow, Ohio on a Long-term Contract basis. This permanent, on-site opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage daily transactional work while contributing to month-end activities with accuracy and consistency. The position will provide coverage during an extended leave and offers the chance to step into a broad accounting role that supports both operational and close-related functions. Responsibilities: • Manage customer billing activities, apply incoming payments accurately, and follow up on outstanding balances to support timely collections. • Process supplier invoices, maintain vendor records, and assist with scheduled disbursements to ensure accounts payable operations run smoothly. • Prepare journal entries and record accruals as part of the monthly close process, maintaining accuracy across the general ledger. • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to help keep financial records complete and reliable. • Contribute to the close timeline by completing assigned tasks on schedule and responding to additional accounting requests as business needs arise. • Use Sage Intacct and Excel to organize accounting data, support reporting needs, and improve day-to-day efficiency within the function.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Canfield, OH
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Temporary to Hire
32.3 - 37.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Canfield, Ohio on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This opportunity is well suited for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys keeping financial activity accurate, organized, and on schedule. The role will contribute to core accounting operations while gaining broader exposure to payroll support, commission-related work, and month-end processes. Responsibilities: • Manage daily payables and receivables activities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and completed in a timely manner. • Prepare customer billing, track incoming payments, and communicate with clients regarding outstanding balances. • Maintain organized and reliable accounting records within QuickBooks Online to support day-to-day financial operations. • Record journal entries and assist with balancing accounts to help maintain accurate financial statements. • Review accounting information for completeness and resolve discrepancies through careful analysis and follow-up. • Monitor overdue accounts and support collection efforts to improve cash flow and reduce aging balances. • Contribute to month-end close tasks, including reconciliations and other general accounting support. • Provide assistance with special reporting requests and additional finance projects as business needs evolve. • Develop working knowledge of payroll activities and gradually assist with payroll processing responsibilities. • Learn commission tracking processes and help support quarterly calculations and reporting.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Barberton, OH
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Ohio in a fully onsite, contract-to-permanent role. This position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day financial activities with minimal supervision and bring strong attention to detail to a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have broad experience across core accounting functions, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and monthly reporting, along with advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience using the desktop version of QuickBooks. Responsibilities: • Oversee full-cycle accounting tasks independently, ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and properly maintained. • Process vendor invoices and payments while monitoring accounts payable activity and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Manage customer billing, cash application, and account follow-up to keep accounts receivable current and organized. • Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support account reconciliations. • Coordinate month-end closing activities, including reviewing balances, updating supporting schedules, and finalizing reports. • Utilize the desktop version of QuickBooks to record transactions, maintain accounting data, and generate financial information. • Build and analyze spreadsheets in Excel to support reporting, reconciliations, and financial review. • Assist with tax-related work, including sales tax support and preparation of information needed for tax return processes.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Canton, OH
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Temporary to Hire
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in Canton, Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This role supports core accounting operations by helping maintain accurate financial records, preparing routine accounting entries, and assisting with financial reporting and close activities. The position also contributes to grant-related accounting by tracking funded expenses, supporting compliance efforts, and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly across programs and funding sources. Responsibilities: • Prepare and record journal entries while supporting the accuracy of daily accounting activity. • Maintain general ledger records and help ensure financial information is complete, organized, and reliable. • Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and assigned balance sheet accounts on a regular basis. • Assist with month-end and year-end close by compiling schedules, verifying balances, and organizing supporting documents. • Review transactions for proper coding, completeness, and consistency, and elevate issues that require correction. • Preserve accounting documentation for audits, reporting needs, and internal recordkeeping. • Track grant-funded spending and help allocate costs to the correct funding source, program, and cost center. • Support grant compliance efforts by comparing expenditures to budget expectations and funding restrictions. • Reconcile grant activity to the general ledger, research variances, and help process adjustments when needed. • Contribute to payroll processing and provide accounting support for grant reporting, reimbursement requests, and financial documentation preparation.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Independence, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core financial operations for a growing organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can guide multiple transactional teams while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls. The position offers a steady business-hours schedule and an opportunity to lead day-to-day accounting functions that support the organization. This is a direct hire position with standard in office business hours. They are seeking someone with strong management experience! Responsibilities:• Direct daily activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions to maintain efficient and accurate processing.• Supervise team members, set priorities, and provide coaching to support consistent performance across accounting operations.• Oversee bi-monthly payroll administration, helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Review financial transactions and supporting documentation to confirm compliance with company policies and accounting standards.• Lead month-end close activities, including reconciliations, reporting preparation, and resolution of outstanding items.• Monitor cash flow-related activity by coordinating billing, collections, vendor payments, and payroll timelines.• Identify process improvement opportunities within accounting workflows and implement practical solutions to increase efficiency.• Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions, resolve discrepancies, and support operational needs. They do offer a full benefits package: medical/dental/vision, 401K, paid holidays, PTO, long/short term disability, life insurance, growth, and more! Apply today!
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Boardman Nt, OH
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Temporary to Hire
21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a telecom services organization in Boardman, Ohio. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment and can support payables, receivables, and payroll with a high level of accuracy. The position calls for someone who is detail oriented and can manage recurring financial activity, maintain organized records, and contribute to smooth day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities: • Record vendor invoices and payment vouchers in the accounting system with careful attention to accuracy and coding. • Verify billing documents through matching procedures and resolve discrepancies before payment is issued. • Reconcile corporate card activity and ensure expenses are properly documented and posted. • Prepare payment batches, generate checks, and help ensure vendors are paid within established timelines. • Apply customer payments, process remote deposits, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records. • Complete sales tax filings and reconcile daily financial entries against supporting reports. • Enter employee time data, update new payroll information, and assist with payroll check processing. • Support payroll-related deposits and help maintain organized documentation for accounting and payroll transactions.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Akron, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payable operations for an organization in Akron, Ohio. This position focuses on accurate invoice handling, timely payment processing, and strong financial recordkeeping across property-related expenses. The ideal candidate is comfortable reviewing supporting documentation, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with month-end accounting activities in a steady-volume environment. This is a permanent position with standard in office business hours, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Responsibilities:• Review and enter vendor invoices with the correct supplier, property, and general ledger details while identifying and correcting duplicate submissions or mismatched documentation.• Manage routine payment cycles by organizing check runs, preparing payment batches, and assembling backup materials for approval.• Handle construction-related billing by tracking pay applications, retainage items, lien documentation, and related project records.• Record tenant-chargeable expenses accurately, maintain organized tracking by property and tenant, and highlight items that should be billed back directly.• Perform expense reviews and account reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting and timely issue resolution.• Collect and organize monthly corporate card support, verify receipts, and enter statement activity into accounts payable records.• Assist with period-end tasks by preparing accrual support, reviewing outstanding payables, and helping maintain accurate aging reports.• Provide documentation for audit requests, support annual reporting requirements such as 1099 preparation, and contribute to additional accounting duties as needed. They do offer a full benefits package; medical/dental/vision, 401K with a match, generous PTO, paid holidays, growth, and more!
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Berea, OH
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support an organization in Berea, Ohio. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. The person in this role will help keep payment operations running smoothly by reviewing invoices, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and supporting key accounts payable activities. Responsibilities: • Review vendor invoices for accuracy and confirm supporting documentation aligns with purchase orders and receipt records before entering transactions for payment. • Process a high volume of accounts payable activity each week while maintaining accuracy and timely turnaround. • Prepare and organize payment batches, including routine check runs, to ensure vendors are paid according to established schedules. • Reconcile vendor statements, research outstanding items, and resolve discrepancies by partnering with suppliers and internal departments. • Maintain orderly electronic and system-based records for invoices, payment documentation, and related accounts payable files. • Respond to vendor questions and internal requests regarding invoice status, payment details, and supporting documentation in a prompt and thorough manner. • Assist with month-end accounts payable tasks by verifying transaction completeness and supporting accurate financial reporting. • Use office and accounting systems such as Microsoft Office, Ross (Aptean), SmartDocs, and electronic document storage tools to manage daily payable functions.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Akron, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support timely billing, payment posting, and customer account follow-up for our team in Akron, Ohio. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate receivable records, resolving payment issues, and helping keep cash flow on track. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal partners. Responsibilities: • Prepare and issue customer invoices while verifying billing details for accuracy and completeness. • Record incoming payments promptly and apply cash to the correct customer accounts and open balances. • Monitor aging reports and follow up with commercial clients regarding overdue invoices to support on-time collections. • Investigate payment discrepancies, short pays, and unapplied cash, then coordinate with internal teams to resolve outstanding issues. • Maintain organized accounts receivable records and update account activity to reflect current payment status. • Reconcile customer balances and assist with routine account reviews to identify and correct variances. • Respond to billing and payment inquiries with clear communication and timely resolution. • Support receivables-related process updates and other assigned tasks that improve accuracy and efficiency within the department.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Brunswick, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead day-to-day accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for the business in Brunswick, Ohio. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with financial analysis, requiring someone who can maintain accurate reporting, reinforce sound controls, and create structure in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently while guiding accounting processes that support informed business decisions. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Oversee general ledger activity and review accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. • Prepare and analyze financial statements, highlighting trends and key findings for leadership review. • Manage account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial data. • Review and approve journal entries while ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards. • Strengthen internal controls by evaluating existing procedures and implementing improvements where needed. • Coordinate audit preparation and serve as a primary contact for external auditors during financial statement reviews. • Partner with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to support strategic decision-making.
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

14 results for Entry Level Accountant in Canton, OH